Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
4E84C3
RGB
78, 132, 195
HSL
212, 49%, 54%
HSB
212, 60%, 76%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 24
LAB
54, -4, -39
LCH
54, 39, 265
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 253
XYZ
21, 22, 55
LUV
54, -23, -58
HWB
212, 31%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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